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Godre'r Graig

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About

Godre'r Graig is a community ward situated within the larger village of the same name, located in the Dulais Valley. The area is characterised by its steep hillside setting, with residential streets built on the slopes overlooking the valley floor. Historically, its development was closely tied to the local coal mining industry. The community retains a strong sense of its industrial heritage amidst the surrounding green hills of the South Wales landscape.

The ward's layout reflects its topography, with terraced housing following the contours of the land. A notable local feature is the large, disused limestone quarry visible on the hillside, a remnant of the area's industrial past. Social and recreational facilities are centred around the community hall and the local rugby club, which serves as a focal point. The area provides views across the valley towards the neighbouring communities of Seven Sisters and Crynant.

Area overview

On average Godre'r Graig has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 14.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Godre'r Graig is £38,379 per year. Godre'r Graig is home to around 2,075 people, with a population density of about 676.9 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Godre'r Graig Population
2,075
Population density
676.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.99(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.82(-34%)
Other theft
3.86(-16%)
Public order
2.41(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.93(-85%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,020
97.21%
Other White
28
1.35%
Indian
8
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
0.24%
African
4
0.19%
Total population: 2,078

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
479
29.83%
Level 3 (A level)
298
18.56%
No qualifications
291
18.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
254
15.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
146
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 1,606

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
346
39.1%
Owns outright
278
31.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
106
11.98%
Other social rented
69
7.8%
Social rents from council
66
7.46%
Total households: 885

Property prices in Godre'r Graig

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £269K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Godre'r Graig area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Godre'r Graig over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£257,000£232
Semi-Detached7£150,000£183
Terraced4£144,000£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Godre'r Graig

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Godre'r Graig.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129,500£85,000£76,000
2017£176,000£115,000£75,575
2018£143,998£94,000£107,500
2019£167,500£116,225£90,250
2020£180,500£130,000£120,000
2021£177,500£127,500£128,000
2022£241,000£143,000£131,500
2023£230,000£155,000£115,000
2024£222,000£145,000£135,000
2025£272,500£143,000£145,975
2026£256,500£144,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Godre'r Graig.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Godre'r Graig.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148£87£126
2017£145£112£108
2018£150£106£131
2019£158£123£122
2020£172£163£180
2021£193£143£198
2022£219£181£225
2023£226£157£182
2024£228£161£191
2025£233£168£226
2026£228£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Godre'r Graig.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Godre'r Graig in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Godre'r Graig

Is Godre'r Graig safe?

Godre'r Graig records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Godre'r Graig?

The median sale price in Godre'r Graig is £240,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Godre'r Graig?

Godre'r Graig scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Godre'r Graig sits around rank 773 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Godre'r Graig?

The average household income in Godre'r Graig is around £38,379 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Godre'r Graig?

Godre'r Graig is represented by 1 elected councillor: Rosalyn Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.